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Proposed Illinois Firearm Legislation HB1145

  this is an pro-gun bill
Legislation Overview

Title: FIREARMS-NON RESIDENT MILITARY

Description: Amends the Firearm Concealed Carry Act. Provides that, notwithstanding whether the laws of the state or territory where the non-resident resides related to firearm ownership, possession, and carrying are substantially similar to the requirements to obtain a license under the Act, the Illinois State Police shall, no later than 120 days after the effective date of the amendatory Act, allow for a non-resident license application if the applicant is an active duty member of the Armed Forces of the United States who is stationed in the State and lives in the State. Provides that a non-resident active duty member of the Armed Forces of the United States who is stationed in the State and lives in the State shall apply to the Illinois State Police and must meet all of the qualifications under the Act and shall submit: (1) the application and documentation required and the applicable fee; (2) a photocopy of a valid military identification card or Official Proof of Service Letter; and (3) a photocopy of permanent change-of-station orders to an assignment in the State. Provides for emergency rulemaking to implement the amendatory Act. Establishes fees. Makes conforming changes to the Illinois Administrative Procedure Act. Effective immediately.

Session: 103rd General Assembly

Last Action: Rule 19(a) / Re-referred to Rules Committee

Last Action Date: April 5, 2024

Sponsors

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1 sponsors: Charles Meier (R);

Percentage of House Of Representatives sponsoring bill: 1% (1 of 118)

History
Chamber Date Action
House Apr 5, 2024 Rule 19(a) / Re-referred to Rules Committee
House Feb 29, 2024 Assigned to Judiciary - Criminal Committee
House Mar 10, 2023 Rule 19(a) / Re-referred to Rules Committee
House Mar 7, 2023 To Firearms and Firearm Safety Subcommittee
House Feb 28, 2023 Assigned to Judiciary - Criminal Committee
House Jan 12, 2023 Filed with the Clerk by Rep. Charles Meier
House Jan 12, 2023 Referred to Rules Committee
House Jan 12, 2023 First Reading
Texts
Type Date State Link Text
Introduced Jan 12, 2023 state link bill text
Amendments
Title Description Date State Link Text Adopted
There are no amendments to this bill at this time
Votes - Click on description to view vote roll call

There have not been any votes on this bill

Link: link to state bill page

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